It has been reported that the UTU International has refused to release any monies to Locals and General Committees.
When questioned the UTU International responds by claiming that it is doing a "Canadian Audit" and will not release any money. The continued operation of the GCA (and staff) and the ability to represent at the Local level are now at risk.
It is interesting that the action of the UTU International comes at a time when the CIRB has issued the time line for the representation vote.
The scortched earth policy of the UTU continues.
Rex Beatty
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
REPRESENTATION VOTE
The CIRB has advised that ballots for the representation vote at CN Rail will be mailed on June 27th to be returned by August 8th. Anyone not receiving a ballot be July 11th should contact the CIRB.
I will be travelling to a number of Locals to speak on this and other issues. I will very shortly provide the times, dates and locations of the Locals I will be attending. Please keep posted.
Rex Beatty
I will be travelling to a number of Locals to speak on this and other issues. I will very shortly provide the times, dates and locations of the Locals I will be attending. Please keep posted.
Rex Beatty
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
UPDATE - JUNE 10 - CIRB HEARINGS
Mr. Brian Shell has now advised the CIRB that he can now proceed with the hearings as scheduled (reference the previous post).
The case involving the deposed Gen. Chs. and Vice-General Chs. will commence this Thursday and Friday with the UTU's schedule last witness (Mr. Clint Miller - the UTU's U.S. Legal Counsel). Final summations for this case are scheduled for June 17 thru to and including June 20th.
The case of Rex Beatty against CN Rail will continue on June 16th (this is a continutation of the "case management" process).
Both cases will be held in Toronto at 1 Front Street and is opened to the Public.
Rex Beatty
The case involving the deposed Gen. Chs. and Vice-General Chs. will commence this Thursday and Friday with the UTU's schedule last witness (Mr. Clint Miller - the UTU's U.S. Legal Counsel). Final summations for this case are scheduled for June 17 thru to and including June 20th.
The case of Rex Beatty against CN Rail will continue on June 16th (this is a continutation of the "case management" process).
Both cases will be held in Toronto at 1 Front Street and is opened to the Public.
Rex Beatty
Friday, June 6, 2008
CIRB – CONTINUATION OF HEARINGS
The complaint of the deposed General Chairpersons and Vice-General Chairpersons (ref. as - R. Hackl et al) will resume on June 12th and 13th in Toronto.
The UTU International is expected to call its second and final witness, the UTU General Counsel from Cleveland, Mr. Clint Miller (secord was the first witness and only other witness).
The following week, commencing on June 18th (for three days), the parities are expected to give their final summations. Subsequent to the final summations the matter will be in the hands of the CIRB for determination.
My personal case against CN Rail was to resume in front of the CIRB on June 16th. However, due to unfortunate circumstances, Mr. Shell (for the UTU) has requested a postponement. Given Mr. Shell’s circumstances I have advised my Legal Counsel to agree to Mr. Shell's request.
My prayers and sympathies are extended to Mr. Shell and his family.
Rex Beatty
The UTU International is expected to call its second and final witness, the UTU General Counsel from Cleveland, Mr. Clint Miller (secord was the first witness and only other witness).
The following week, commencing on June 18th (for three days), the parities are expected to give their final summations. Subsequent to the final summations the matter will be in the hands of the CIRB for determination.
My personal case against CN Rail was to resume in front of the CIRB on June 16th. However, due to unfortunate circumstances, Mr. Shell (for the UTU) has requested a postponement. Given Mr. Shell’s circumstances I have advised my Legal Counsel to agree to Mr. Shell's request.
My prayers and sympathies are extended to Mr. Shell and his family.
Rex Beatty
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
POSITION WITHIN THE TCRC
As you know, the UTU International has and continues to perpetuate a suggestion that the deposed General Chairpersons and Vice-General Chairpersons secretly supported a raid by the TCRC in exchange for a position within that organization.
I can categorically say, without hesitation, that such was not nor has ever been the case.
These are lies that were initiated by the UTU International with the assistance of certain Canadians (secord, meylmick, goring, flynn etc.) and are being perpetuated to this very day.
It is my belief that the TCRC will be the successful Bargaining Agent once the representational vote has been completed. It is my understanding that the UTU International has also concluded that such will be the case (the reasons for the UTU scorched earth policy - see post immediately below).
The success of the TCRC will be as a direct result of the actions of the UTU International and their named Canadian co-conspirators and their disgraceful behaviour over the past couple of years, and for no other reason.
As much as the vote is directed by the CIRB and is a matter of record I do however have a say and opinion on my personal status should the TCRC be successful, this in regard to a position within the TCRC
For the record I have not now nor have I ever been guaranteed any “job” with the TCRC (or any other Union organization) in exchange for my support for a "raid".
If the TCRC becomes the Bargaining Agent and should I seek to hold an elected position within this or any other Union organization I would only do so by way of election that is both transparent and acceptable.
Rex Beatty
I can categorically say, without hesitation, that such was not nor has ever been the case.
These are lies that were initiated by the UTU International with the assistance of certain Canadians (secord, meylmick, goring, flynn etc.) and are being perpetuated to this very day.
It is my belief that the TCRC will be the successful Bargaining Agent once the representational vote has been completed. It is my understanding that the UTU International has also concluded that such will be the case (the reasons for the UTU scorched earth policy - see post immediately below).
The success of the TCRC will be as a direct result of the actions of the UTU International and their named Canadian co-conspirators and their disgraceful behaviour over the past couple of years, and for no other reason.
As much as the vote is directed by the CIRB and is a matter of record I do however have a say and opinion on my personal status should the TCRC be successful, this in regard to a position within the TCRC
For the record I have not now nor have I ever been guaranteed any “job” with the TCRC (or any other Union organization) in exchange for my support for a "raid".
If the TCRC becomes the Bargaining Agent and should I seek to hold an elected position within this or any other Union organization I would only do so by way of election that is both transparent and acceptable.
Rex Beatty
THE SCORCHED EARTH POLICY OF THE UTU INTERNATIONAL CONTINUES
As I have previously posted, I will attend any meetings (time and means possible) to answer any questions regarding the upcoming vote, the many cases presently before the CIRB and events over the past couple of years.
If you wish to invite and have me attend a local meeting please contact your local union representative(s) and have them call me.
Having stated the above I provide the following for you to consider;
It is my understanding, at present, that the UTU has “sub –leased” the Ottawa National Office and directed that all files (except ongoing cases) be shredded. To point, even before the vote takes place and results known the UTU has decided to destroy materials (including historical records) that have the potential to assist the Canadian membership in the future (whoever the representative may be). The scorched earth policy of the UTU continues.
It is my view that the UTU will continue to frustrate the “Bargaining Agent Representation Process” to provide continued opportunity for the UTU to collect Canadian Union dues. As you know, the UTU, at the first of each month, collects dues from Canada. To point, every time the UTU delays the process beyond the first of each month they collect more dues money. The money obtained by dues collection outweighs the cost associated with the delaying the vote. I predicate that the UTU will continue with this strategy of delay, all to the detriment of the Canadians.
It is also my understanding that the UTU has and will continue to limit any expenses associated with the representation of the Canadians by Canadians. The UTU, in an unprecedented fashion has now begun to question the legitimate expenses of the GCAs to delay the releasing of monies. Monies that have been collected for the sole purpose of representing the Canadian membership by Canadians. The accountability of which rests solely with the members of the GCAs (Local Ch.) and their respective Canadian members and not the UTU International unless charges of some impropriety have been filed (which has not occurred).
The UTU is questioning the manner in which “local” dues assessments are handled by the local Canadian membership and some of those persons locally responsible for such monies.
The UTU International has completely and effectively abandoned the Canadian membership, not because I say so but is evident (for some time) by their actions. Please note that the UTU has not advised any of the “American” membership of the events unfolding in Canada by way of their web-site (www.utu.org). Please note that the Canadian UTU web-site, for some time has been abandoned. This is interesting when considering the “publicity” campaign and its associated costs when the UTU International interfered and, in my view, destroyed the UTU representational structure in Canada during last round of negotiations and the attacks (personal at times) that they perpetuated by way of outright lies and innuendos against the duly elected negotiating team.
Rex Beatty
If you wish to invite and have me attend a local meeting please contact your local union representative(s) and have them call me.
Having stated the above I provide the following for you to consider;
It is my understanding, at present, that the UTU has “sub –leased” the Ottawa National Office and directed that all files (except ongoing cases) be shredded. To point, even before the vote takes place and results known the UTU has decided to destroy materials (including historical records) that have the potential to assist the Canadian membership in the future (whoever the representative may be). The scorched earth policy of the UTU continues.
It is my view that the UTU will continue to frustrate the “Bargaining Agent Representation Process” to provide continued opportunity for the UTU to collect Canadian Union dues. As you know, the UTU, at the first of each month, collects dues from Canada. To point, every time the UTU delays the process beyond the first of each month they collect more dues money. The money obtained by dues collection outweighs the cost associated with the delaying the vote. I predicate that the UTU will continue with this strategy of delay, all to the detriment of the Canadians.
It is also my understanding that the UTU has and will continue to limit any expenses associated with the representation of the Canadians by Canadians. The UTU, in an unprecedented fashion has now begun to question the legitimate expenses of the GCAs to delay the releasing of monies. Monies that have been collected for the sole purpose of representing the Canadian membership by Canadians. The accountability of which rests solely with the members of the GCAs (Local Ch.) and their respective Canadian members and not the UTU International unless charges of some impropriety have been filed (which has not occurred).
The UTU is questioning the manner in which “local” dues assessments are handled by the local Canadian membership and some of those persons locally responsible for such monies.
The UTU International has completely and effectively abandoned the Canadian membership, not because I say so but is evident (for some time) by their actions. Please note that the UTU has not advised any of the “American” membership of the events unfolding in Canada by way of their web-site (www.utu.org). Please note that the Canadian UTU web-site, for some time has been abandoned. This is interesting when considering the “publicity” campaign and its associated costs when the UTU International interfered and, in my view, destroyed the UTU representational structure in Canada during last round of negotiations and the attacks (personal at times) that they perpetuated by way of outright lies and innuendos against the duly elected negotiating team.
Rex Beatty
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